Colonial School District
Special Programs Coordinator
Colonial School District - New Castle, Delaware, United States, 19720
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Position Type:
Student Services
Date Posted: 5/8/2025
Location: Student Services Division
Date Available: August 2025
Closing Date: 05/15/2025 You belong in the Power of WE!
Excellent teachers make excellent schools. That's why we are relentless about hiring top educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, loving relationships with students.
Position: Special Programs Coordinator
Location: Student Services Division
Start Date: August 2025
Reports to: Director of Student Services
Compensation: Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website
Work Year: 11 months
Position Goal: The Special Programs Coordinator has the primary responsibility for monitoring, supporting, and improving instructional and programmatic practices occurring for special education specialized programs in the Colonial School District. The coordinator will assist school teams in the planning and implementation of instructional programs and curriculums, monitor program effectiveness, and provide professional learning. The Special Programs Coordinator will also be responsible for aligning special programs across grade bands while working with school staff to collaborate and sustain the vision for the program(s).
Minimum Requirements:
- Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Abuse Registry in the State of Delaware.
- Must hold current and valid certification as a Teacher of Special Education K-12 in the State of Delaware.
- Master's Degree in School Leadership or Special Education required.
- Successfully completed a minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching, in which working with Intense/Complex SWD was a primary responsibility of the position.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws regulating Special Education.
- Demonstrated excellence in teacher and/or coaching leadership roles is preferred (collaborative, action research, improvement science, reflection, and student advocacy).
- Adhere to the belief that all students can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, building administrators, and community members.
- Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, manage, and evaluate teams within a school and across schools within the district that works collaboratively to promote high expectations for all students.
- Expertise using assessment data to develop targeted Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
- Deep knowledge of special education instructional techniques and strategies for differentiating the general education curriculum, including adapting and modifying curriculum that is aligned to the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM).
- Must possess a demonstrated, strong knowledge of and experience with providing accommodations, adaptations, and modifications to best support students with disabilities.
- Proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, PowerSchool IEP, eSchool, etc.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and manage targeted special education programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Provide instructional leadership by developing and implementing a coordinated mission and vision for specialized programs, supporting staff in its execution.
- Design and lead targeted professional development for special education staff across multiple grade bands.
- Collaborate with school/district administration, families, and external agencies to improve academic and behavioral outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Coach and consult with teachers and paraprofessionals on academic interventions, classroom management, and implementation of effective interventions.
- Identify and develop appropriate curricular resources needed for successful implementation of IEPs.
- Serves as a liaison between students, parents, teachers, and administrators to facilitate successful extended school year experiences. Responsible for ensuring that students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) receive appropriate educational services and support during summer programming (12 month programming).
- Participate in collaborative team meetings to support the creation and implementation of Individual Education Programs.
- Support school teams with data analysis to inform IEPs and promote student success.
- Implement highly specialized, explicit, and intensive interventions that provide ample practice opportunities for student growth.
- Serve as a resource to school administrators on programmatic matters including staffing, student behavior, scheduling, and curriculum.
- Support teachers and teams during Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to enhance instructional practices and program effectiveness.
- Collaborate with special education colleagues to stay current with best practices and program development.
- Perform other duties as requested by Student Services leadership to meet district needs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Why Apply in Colonial
When you apply, you will have: The opportunity to teach with a very knowledgeable, high-achieving and fun school team. An innovative and diverse work atmosphere. The ability to grow and learn in a considerate, and open-minded culture with supportive school colleagues. Access to new and exciting technologies to use in your classroom daily. A competitive salary with generous benefit packages. The opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students and families daily in Delaware. HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications may apply by completing and employment application at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. A resume and copy of State of Delaware Professional License are required for external candidates and for internal candidates resume is required.
Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of this vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources Division at (302)323-2712.
Note: Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
The Colonial School District is a family of more than 16 schools serving over 10,000 students in the New Castle, Delaware area. We are committed to hiring a diverse teaching staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered and welcoming schools. We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing Delaware and we are working to help solve this problem through the Power of We. The driving force around how Colonial operates, the Power of we is organized around four driving pillars:
Early Childhood Leadership & Learning Innovation Access & Opportunity
#teachindelaware #newcastledelaware #powerofwecsd #delawareteacher #colonialnation
Attachment(s):
Special Programs Coordinator.pdf
Date Posted: 5/8/2025
Location: Student Services Division
Date Available: August 2025
Closing Date: 05/15/2025 You belong in the Power of WE!
Excellent teachers make excellent schools. That's why we are relentless about hiring top educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, loving relationships with students.
Position: Special Programs Coordinator
Location: Student Services Division
Start Date: August 2025
Reports to: Director of Student Services
Compensation: Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website
Work Year: 11 months
Position Goal: The Special Programs Coordinator has the primary responsibility for monitoring, supporting, and improving instructional and programmatic practices occurring for special education specialized programs in the Colonial School District. The coordinator will assist school teams in the planning and implementation of instructional programs and curriculums, monitor program effectiveness, and provide professional learning. The Special Programs Coordinator will also be responsible for aligning special programs across grade bands while working with school staff to collaborate and sustain the vision for the program(s).
Minimum Requirements:
- Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Abuse Registry in the State of Delaware.
- Must hold current and valid certification as a Teacher of Special Education K-12 in the State of Delaware.
- Master's Degree in School Leadership or Special Education required.
- Successfully completed a minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching, in which working with Intense/Complex SWD was a primary responsibility of the position.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws regulating Special Education.
- Demonstrated excellence in teacher and/or coaching leadership roles is preferred (collaborative, action research, improvement science, reflection, and student advocacy).
- Adhere to the belief that all students can succeed and demonstrates the commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, building administrators, and community members.
- Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, manage, and evaluate teams within a school and across schools within the district that works collaboratively to promote high expectations for all students.
- Expertise using assessment data to develop targeted Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
- Deep knowledge of special education instructional techniques and strategies for differentiating the general education curriculum, including adapting and modifying curriculum that is aligned to the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM).
- Must possess a demonstrated, strong knowledge of and experience with providing accommodations, adaptations, and modifications to best support students with disabilities.
- Proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, PowerSchool IEP, eSchool, etc.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and manage targeted special education programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Provide instructional leadership by developing and implementing a coordinated mission and vision for specialized programs, supporting staff in its execution.
- Design and lead targeted professional development for special education staff across multiple grade bands.
- Collaborate with school/district administration, families, and external agencies to improve academic and behavioral outcomes for students with disabilities.
- Coach and consult with teachers and paraprofessionals on academic interventions, classroom management, and implementation of effective interventions.
- Identify and develop appropriate curricular resources needed for successful implementation of IEPs.
- Serves as a liaison between students, parents, teachers, and administrators to facilitate successful extended school year experiences. Responsible for ensuring that students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) receive appropriate educational services and support during summer programming (12 month programming).
- Participate in collaborative team meetings to support the creation and implementation of Individual Education Programs.
- Support school teams with data analysis to inform IEPs and promote student success.
- Implement highly specialized, explicit, and intensive interventions that provide ample practice opportunities for student growth.
- Serve as a resource to school administrators on programmatic matters including staffing, student behavior, scheduling, and curriculum.
- Support teachers and teams during Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to enhance instructional practices and program effectiveness.
- Collaborate with special education colleagues to stay current with best practices and program development.
- Perform other duties as requested by Student Services leadership to meet district needs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Why Apply in Colonial
When you apply, you will have: The opportunity to teach with a very knowledgeable, high-achieving and fun school team. An innovative and diverse work atmosphere. The ability to grow and learn in a considerate, and open-minded culture with supportive school colleagues. Access to new and exciting technologies to use in your classroom daily. A competitive salary with generous benefit packages. The opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students and families daily in Delaware. HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications may apply by completing and employment application at http://applitrack.com/colonial/onlineapp no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. A resume and copy of State of Delaware Professional License are required for external candidates and for internal candidates resume is required.
Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of this vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources Division at (302)323-2712.
Note: Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
The Colonial School District is a family of more than 16 schools serving over 10,000 students in the New Castle, Delaware area. We are committed to hiring a diverse teaching staff to create warm, joyful, student-centered and welcoming schools. We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing Delaware and we are working to help solve this problem through the Power of We. The driving force around how Colonial operates, the Power of we is organized around four driving pillars:
Early Childhood Leadership & Learning Innovation Access & Opportunity
#teachindelaware #newcastledelaware #powerofwecsd #delawareteacher #colonialnation
Attachment(s):
Special Programs Coordinator.pdf